I think the squishy sentimentality that generates such notions as cultural relativism is at the root of the liberal mindset that caused Rodenberry to come up with the PD and the same mindset would lead one into the idiotic treaties that have been brokered by the despots and "old Europe" that control the UN.
To extend the analogy, Bush would be Kirk, in that he will tell the UN to "shove it" when the best interests of the US and the world are at stake and take action.
Only thing is, cultural relativism doesn't apply to everyone. Australian aboriginal hunters are beyond judgement, Heartland America isn't (at least not since we took the place of the Indians as its residents).
"To extend the analogy, Bush would be Kirk, in that he will tell the UN to "shove it" when the best interests of the US and the world are at stake and take action."
Bush may also be Sisko or Archer.
I'm a Star Trek afficinado, especially of the Dominion War, however, I don't care much for when it becomes too preachy. To me, Star Trek is just fantasy make-believe fictious entertainment.